Cyber Security Specialist

Cyber Security Specialist

Security Configuration Compliance SME (Qualys)

Competitive rate Inside IR35

6 month initial contract

Remote (London 1-2 days per month)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Security Configuration Compliance SME (Qualys) to join our Financial Services client. This role is critical in ensuring their systems and infrastructure comply with internal and external security standards. The successful candidate will have deep technical expertise in configuration compliance tools and system administration, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Project Scope

Our client is seeking a Qualys Subject Matter Expert to support their configuration compliance program, with responsibilities including:

Interpreting and restructuring security build guides and related documentation

Creating configuration compliance policies using the Qualys Policy Audit service

Collaborating with technology teams to review and validate the restructured documentation

Key Responsibilities

Perform configuration compliance scanning using Qualys Policy Compliance / Policy Audit (experience in other compliance tools such as Symantec, Tanium, and Tenable would be helpful)

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with security standards

Support the development and refinement of compliance policies and automation scripts

Provide expert guidance on system hardening and configuration validation

The role is based predominately remote with very occasional time on site (1 or 2 days per month).